This week is all about the S in RISE... Social Connections. In this episode, we talk about how our nervous systems sync up with other people without even knowing it. This causes our bodies to make subtle changes that can impact our state of wellbeing.  As teachers, we are often the first responders to our students when they are in distress. Understanding we have the power to co-regulate with them using the OPEN system for Compassion is hugely helpful in our work with students and others.